celebrities

On the Map: Meet a Bunch of White Guys... or Oprah

Social Commentary post by Mandy Van Deven on November 10, 2009 - 12:21am; tagged celebrities, environmentalism, gender, intersectionality, race.

You've got eight more days to bid in The 6th Annual Chevy Chase Green School Auction, a fundraiser for Jayni Chase's beloved MGR Foundation GREEN Community Schools initiative that aims to "transform school buildings into centers for green development" by "spread[ing] environmental literacy and awareness." While the proceeds from the auction definitely will support a good cause, this year's prizes fail to impress an overall valuing of social justice.

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On the Map: Do Do-Gooder Celebs Actually Do Good?

Social Commentary post by Mandy Van Deven on October 15, 2009 - 1:47am; tagged beauty products, Buddhism, celebrities, co-optation, consumerism, environmentalism, kora, Miranda Kerr, Organic.
Eco-consumerism is not the answer, Miranda Kerr. Not even if you take off your clothes.
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Insurance Companies Need Our Help (Calling Them on Their Shenanigans)

Video post by Kelsey Wallace on September 22, 2009 - 11:29am; tagged causes, celebrities, Funny or Die, Healthcare, internet videos.
From Joe Wilson to that death panel lady, everyone has healthcare on the brain lately (or at least we think they do – who can afford a CAT scan these days?). This includes the folks at Funny or Die, who put this video together. Jon Hamm, Linda Cardellini, AND public healthcare? We'll take it.

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